Current status of laser therapy of childhood hemangiomas. Case reports andliterature review

Authors
Werner, S Raulin, C
Citation
S. Werner et C. Raulin, Current status of laser therapy of childhood hemangiomas. Case reports andliterature review, HAUTARZT, 50(12), 1999, pp. 841-847
Citations number
40
Categorie Soggetti
Dermatology
Journal title
HAUTARZT
ISSN journal
00178470 → ACNP
Volume
50
Issue
12
Year of publication
1999
Pages
841 - 847
Database
ISI
SICI code
0017-8470(199912)50:12<841:CSOLTO>2.0.ZU;2-U
Abstract
Today the management of hemangiomas is still a great challenge for physicia ns, even for the most experienced of clinicians. With the introduction of l asers, new ways of treating hemangiomas have been found. Four case reports document the importance of early treatment. In addition,the differentiated use of various laser systems and their effects, limitations, and side effec ts are shown and discussed.